Fillmore County crash leaves man with life-threatening injuries

(ABC 6 News) – A semi vs. vehicle crash in Fillmore County early Sunday morning has left a man facing life-threatening injuries.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), at approximately 4:36 a.m., a 2015 Chevy Equinox was traveling southbound on Hwy 63 while a 2018 Freightliner semi was traveling northbound on Hwy 63, when both vehicles collided near County Road 14 in Bloomfield Township.

Winston Parson, 48, of St. Paul, was the driver of the Chevy. Parson was transported to Saint Marys Hospital with life-threatening injuries. MSP said he was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol was involved.

Jerry Nagel, 63, of Cresco, Iowa, was the driver of the semi and was not injured. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The Fillmore County Sheriff’s office assisted at the scene.